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Unveiling Timeless Tales: The Utah Shakespeare Festival Experience

Step into a world where timeless tales come to life at the Utah Shakespeare Festival. Located in Cedar City, Utah, this festival offers a captivating array of theatrical performances that bring classic narratives to the stage. With a lineup that includes the gripping tale of 'Macbeth,' the passionate saga of 'Antony and Cleopatra,' the whimsical comedy 'As You Like It,' and other engaging productions, this festival promises an unforgettable journey through the world of theater. Join us as we explore the artistic brilliance and cultural richness that define the Utah Shakespeare Festival.

Jul 9, 2025

1. Macbeth

Haunted by the witches’ prophecies and spurred by his wife’s ambitions (as well as his own taste for power), Macbeth dares to tempt fate. But in this, one of the world’s first psychological thrillers, he slowly finds that his murderous machinations are doomed to bitter and tragic failure.

Jun 16 - Sep 4, 2025

Utah Shakespeare Festival

Cedar City, UT · Engelstad Shakespeare Theatre

2. Antony and Cleopatra

A man of great vision, dedication, and purpose, Marc Antony is still no match for the passionate and irresistible Queen of the Nile. With his vision clouded and his purpose blunted, will this great military hero face catastrophic defeat? Reason battles emotion in this epic and seldom-produced portrayal of love, leaving us wondering until the very end: Which will win, or will all be lost?

Jun 17 - Sep 5, 2025

Utah Shakespeare Festival

Cedar City, UT · Engelstad Shakespeare Theatre

3. As You Like It

Rosalind has a problem. Disguised as a boy, she goes to Arden to find her father. But her disguise has also fooled her beloved Orlando, who now asks the “boy” to help him woo the woman of his dreams––none other than Rosalind herself! What’s a girl (or boy) to do? Find out in this rollicking frolic of confused courtship and beautiful poetry.

Jun 18 - Sep 6, 2025

Utah Shakespeare Festival

Cedar City, UT · Engelstad Shakespeare Theatre

4. A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder

Low-born Monty Navarro discovers that he is eighth in line for an earldom in the grandiose D’Ysquith family and he supposes the likelihood of outliving his relatives is little to none. So he decides on something a bit more macabre: can he dispose of his unsuspecting predecessors without being caught in order to become the ninth Earl of Highhurst? And what about romance along the way since murder isn’t the only thing on Monty’s mind…

Jun 19 - Oct 3, 2025

Utah Shakespeare Festival

Cedar City, UT · Southern Utah University

5. The Importance of Being Earnest

Take a mother eager to marry her daughter to a “suitable” match, a prim governess with a very romantic streak, and two earnest young “gentlemen” looking for fun. Add some of the best loved lines in English literature, a little confusion, and a great deal of laughter and you have this comic classic many critics have called “the funniest play ever written.”

Jun 20 - Oct 4, 2025

Utah Shakespeare Festival

Cedar City, UT · Southern Utah University

6. Steel Magnolis

The women of Chinquapin, Louisiana, gather each week in wise-cracking Truvy Jones’s popular beauty salon where she does the hair of such locals as the rich curmudgeon Ouiser, the eccentric millionaire Miss Clairee, and the socialite M’Lynn whose daughter Shelby is about to get married. As these women make their way over life’s many ups and downs together, they find comfort, love, friendship–and a fair amount of verbal ribbing–in one another’s company.

Jun 21 - Oct 4, 2025

Utah Shakespeare Festival

Cedar City, UT · Southern Utah University

Conclusion

The Utah Shakespeare Festival stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of classic and contemporary theater. With its rich repertoire, dedicated performers, and dynamic atmosphere, the festival invites audiences to become part of a timeless tradition. As the curtain falls on each performance, it leaves behind not only applause but also a deeper appreciation for the artistry and storytelling that continue to inspire and captivate. Whether you seek dramatic intensity, comedic relief, or reflective narratives, the Utah Shakespeare Festival offers an experience that resonates long after the final bow.

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